Horse riding is an exhilarating experience and one which has been practiced for many centuries. Horses themselves have served us loyally as working animals Wholesale New York Jets Jerseys , pets and even at war. Now, they're appreciated more for competitive sport where both man and animal display an understanding of one another.
For riders, safety is of paramount importance no matter how experienced they may be. A horse can be exceptionally well-trained but there may be instances where a failure in communication, environmental conditions or health problems can pose a risk to safety.
Helmet
Similar to the use of helmets in motorcycle riding Wholesale New York Giants Jerseys , horse riding too requires riders to protect their heads from falls and bumps. Even minor jarring can cause injury to the head and brain. Unfortunately, some percentage of riders still avoids wearing helmets on the premise that they're too 'hot' and heavy. This simply isn't true as modern helmets are very light and are actually up to 80 percent lighter than old models.
As for the lack of ventilation, it couldn't be further from the truth. Like motorcycle helmets which have undergone huge changes in design, equestrian helmets have also evolved to become very airy and according to studies Wholesale New Orleans Saints Jerseys , you actually feel cooler in a helmet than without one.